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CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:CNK - US17243V1026 - Common Stock

23.85 USD
+1.38 (+6.14%)
Last: 1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
23.7 USD
-0.15 (-0.63%)
After Hours: 1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CNK. CNK was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. CNK scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. CNK has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CNK was profitable.
In the past year CNK had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years CNK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years CNK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
CNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCNK Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

CNK has a better Return On Assets (3.46%) than 77.50% of its industry peers.
CNK has a better Return On Equity (40.04%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.98%, CNK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.75% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.91%. This is below the industry average of 8.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.98%) for CNK is above the 3 year average (5.91%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROIC 8.98%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
CNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCNK Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200

1.3 Margins

CNK has a Profit Margin of 4.87%. This is in the better half of the industry: CNK outperforms 71.25% of its industry peers.
CNK's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
CNK's Operating Margin of 11.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
CNK's Gross Margin of 63.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 71.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CNK has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
CNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCNK Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 -50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CNK is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CNK has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for CNK has been reduced compared to a year ago.
CNK Yearly Shares OutstandingCNK Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCNK Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.2 Solvency

CNK has an Altman-Z score of 1.29. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.29, CNK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of CNK is 7.15, which is on the high side as it means it would take CNK, 7.15 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
CNK's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.15 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CNK outperforms 70.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 5.13 is on the high side and indicates that CNK has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 5.13, CNK is doing worse than 77.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Altman-Z 1.29
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC10.33%
CNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCNK Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.3 Liquidity

CNK has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CNK (0.76) is worse than 66.25% of its industry peers.
CNK has a Quick Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that CNK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
CNK has a Quick ratio of 0.72. This is in the lower half of the industry: CNK underperforms 66.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
CNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCNK Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CNK have decreased by -4.52% in the last year.
CNK shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.49% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.70% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%

3.2 Future

CNK is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.71% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-31.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCNK Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 1B 2B 3B
CNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCNK Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 -4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.11, which indicates a correct valuation of CNK.
86.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than CNK, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.25. CNK is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.25, the valuation of CNK can be described as reasonable.
CNK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 92.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.98. CNK is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.11
Fwd PE 11.25
CNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCNK Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

CNK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
CNK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. CNK is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.06
EV/EBITDA 7.36
CNK Per share dataCNK EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CNK has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.59
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CNK has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%.
CNK's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 8.69. CNK pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, CNK has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%

5.2 History

CNK has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CNK Yearly Dividends per shareCNK Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
CNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCNK Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M -400M -600M

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC

NYSE:CNK (1/12/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 23.7 -0.15 (-0.63%)

23.85

+1.38 (+6.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners114.11%
Inst Owner Change-0.22%
Ins Owners1.93%
Ins Owner Change-0.69%
Market Cap2.80B
Revenue(TTM)3.15B
Net Income(TTM)153.50M
Analysts76.47
Price Target34.13 (43.1%)
Short Float %12.09%
Short Ratio3.42
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.58%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.63%
Max EPS beat(2)77.24%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-12.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-100.53%
Max EPS beat(4)77.24%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)61.79%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)31.93%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)6.35%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.25%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.9%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.65%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.23%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.72%
PT rev (1m)-2.03%
PT rev (3m)-0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.68%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.19%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.11
Fwd PE 11.25
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 10.06
P/OCF 6.3
P/B 7.31
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.36
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY6.21%
EPS(NY)2.12
Fwd EY8.89%
FCF(TTM)2.37
FCFY9.94%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY15.87%
SpS26.84
BVpS3.26
TBVpS-9.9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)3.59
Graham Number10.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.46%
ROE 40.04%
ROCE 10.38%
ROIC 8.98%
ROICexc 10.32%
ROICexgc 20.77%
OM 11.65%
PM (TTM) 4.87%
GM 63.95%
FCFM 8.83%
ROA(3y)1.43%
ROA(5y)-2.94%
ROE(3y)-43.93%
ROE(5y)-67.71%
ROIC(3y)5.91%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)7.77%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)16.27%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.83%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5Y17.77%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y8.59%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-0.86%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y11.48%
GM growth 3Y-0.83%
GM growth 5Y0.4%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.71
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 5.13
Debt/FCF 7.15
Debt/EBITDA 3.47
Cap/Depr 83.52%
Cap/Sales 5.27%
Interest Coverage 2.54
Cash Conversion 78.54%
Profit Quality 181.43%
Current Ratio 0.76
Quick Ratio 0.72
Altman-Z 1.29
F-Score4
WACC10.33%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)64.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)52.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.78%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-4.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y4.49%
EPS Q2Q%-29.41%
EPS Next Y-31.68%
EPS Next 2Y2.2%
EPS Next 3Y6.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.7%
Revenue growth 3Y26.39%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.47%
Sales Q2Q%-6.98%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y6.79%
Revenue Next 3Y5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y4.91%
EBIT growth 1Y25.84%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-2.31%
EBIT Next Year69.36%
EBIT Next 3Y27.23%
EBIT Next 5Y15.47%
FCF growth 1Y-9.87%
FCF growth 3Y64.6%
FCF growth 5Y4.05%
OCF growth 1Y0.14%
OCF growth 3Y41.01%
OCF growth 5Y-3.68%

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC / CNK FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to CNK.


What is the valuation status of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC?

CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of CINEMARK HOLDINGS INC (CNK) is expected to decline by -31.68% in the next year.